Share the Drum

Asheville Percussion Festival

Thanks to all of you who attended the Asheville Percussion Festival 2015. It was a huge success! The Odyssey Community School was buzzing with excitement and creative energy all week. From the art show reception through the Intensive Study Program and on to the weekend workshops, it was a hive of wonderful musical energy. We were also so excited that we SOLD OUT the Masters Concert on Saturday night at the Diana Wortham Theatre.

Thank you to all the talented teaching artists who brought their world class expertise to Asheville. Thank you also to all our fabulous and dedicated volunteers for their contribution; we could not have done it without you. Thank you to our many wonderful vendors and our generoussponsors who helped to make it all happen. Our rhythm community grows and embraces all of you. For those of you who couldn’t make it, here are some nice memories of the week’s events.AshevilleRhythm.org/photos

save the date:

Asheville Percussion Festival 2016, June 13-19We hope to see you there!

20 different Workshops for all levels will be presented throughout the weekend

APF 2014

Lionel Loueke - Percussive Guitar Mastery

Ferenc Nemeth - Drumset Virtuoso

Make Connections

Adama Dembele - West African Drumming

German Barrato: Afro-Cuban Rhythms

Lots of Instruments for sale by local and international drum-makers

Native American Drum-Making

Drumming for all ages!

Art of Frame Drumming with River Guerguerian

Joyous Song

Adam Maalouf on Percussion & Cello

DJ Rimarkable - live from New York - will be here throughout the festival spinning and teaching

Multi-Cultural Collaborations

New Friends

Sharing the Drum

Fun for the family with Billy Jonas

Sound Meditation at OM Sanctuary

Middle Rhythms & Dance with Lisa Zahiya

Asheville Festival News:

World Percussion Classes with River Guerguerian

Become actively engaged in a life of rhythm at whatever level you seek: physical, healthful, soulful. River's classes inspire beginners to explore new possibilities, advanced students to aspire to deepening their skills and all participants to resonate in the supportive community that grows from making music together.

When: Every ThursdayBeginner Class 4:30 - 5:30pmLevel 1 - 6:00 - 7:00pmLevel 2 - 7:30 - 8:45pmWhere: Odyssey Community School - 90 Zillicoa St. Asheville NC 28801 - Studio is downstairs.Teaching approach: www.ShareTheDrum.comPrice: $12 per class. 2 classes on the same day for $20Details: Bring your doumbek, frame drums, djembe, congas, cajon, etc. There will be extra drums available.Beginner's Class - For those who have never really played a drum before, or it's been a long time. We will focus on how to play proper tones, and how to understand rhythm in the body and the mind.Level 1 - For those who have been playing for about a year or more, and who understand how to play the proper tones on their drums (bass, edge, muted), and understand concepts about rhythm.Level 2 - For those who have been playing at least three years, can maintain a rhythm while others play a counter rhythm, and are comfortable playing in odd time rhythms.

MASTERCLASS with DAVID KUCKHERMANN

When: Monday July 20 6:30-8:30pmWhere:Odyssey Community School - 90 Zillicoa St. Asheville NC 28801 - Studio is downstairs.Price: $20. Space is limited. Please RSVP to ashevillepercussion@gmail.comWebsite: worldpercussion.netDetails: David will teach his unique and masterful style on Frame Drums, Riq Tambourine, Hand Pan, and Doumbek. He will give a mini performance and share some of his rich perspective about percussion and musicianship. David invites you to bring one or more of your favorite drums. Some extra drums will be available.

APF 2012 w Raquy Danziger

APF 2012 with Rohan Krishnamurthy

APF 2013 Bolokada

APF 2012 Workshop

The Asheville Percussion Festival was a great success for the teaching staff, the participants and the community. It was everything that a festival should be in part because the heart of the community was behind it in every way! Thank you!